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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1980
Page
1
Cal ieprical Sue King of Monahans warns eight puppies and several kittens face euthanasia after two weeks in the city shelter. A local appeal asks potential adopters to prove lasting commitment, with a $12 initial adoption package plus ongoing costs and a pledge to keep or fence the animal.
One Monahans man, Juan Acosta Portillo, 37, was killed at the scene when a gas well blowout near Kermit tossed debris and sent workers from Zenith Well Service Co. to hospital. Mario Rios was hospitalized in stable condition with injuries.
Edith Grissom at Monahans Sandhills State Park says the area will be open on Christmas Day with many visitors expected after meals. A cactus wren nests near the park office and a Japanese couple visiting from San Angelo impressed staff as they explored exhibits despite language barriers, recalling December 7.
The Monahans Chamber of Commerce named new board members including Jerry McLain and Bob Parks and approved an Executive Committee for 1981. Officers named were Bill Goin as president-elect, Jerry Larned vice president, Bryan Stuckey treasurer, and Bill Moss immediate past president. The January 10 retreat at Colonial Inn was announced, with chairpersons urged to preselect members. A $1,500 grant from the Texas Fine Arts Commission funds WDCC sponsorship for a performance by the E. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
More than 200 residents from Monahans Pecos and Kermit area enrolled in Odessa College courses via the Regional Extension Center at Pyote. OC dean Dr Miles Eckert says enrollment exceeded expectations and the operation serves locals who would otherwise drive to Odessa. Classes meet at the West Texas Children's Home campus. spring registration is January 8 from 6 to 9 pm in the main building cafeteria.
Monahans merchants open late beginning this evening extending hours to 9 PM through December 23. Most shops close at 5 PM on Christmas Eve. Stores show bulging shelves as new merchandise arrives. Santa visits Monahans for last time before Christmas Eve, at 104 E Sealy from 1 to 5 PM Friday. KVKM radio to announce winner details for three gift certificates valued at 300, 200, and 100 dollars redeemable at MTS merchants.
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